Types of Primary Ayurveda Treatments

Primary Ayurveda

Treatments

Pizhichil

Lukewarm herbal oils are dripped all over the body by 2-4 trained technicians in a special rhythmic way.

Indications: Hemiplegia, paralysis, rheumatic complaints, joint stiffness, nervous disorders etc.

Gnavarakizhi

It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag. Duration 25-75 minutes.

Indications: Loss of appetite, sluggishness, rheumatism, joint pains etc.

Vasthi (Bhramana, Mathra, sneha, kashaya)

Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the rectum.

Indications: Arthritis, paralysis, gastric complaints, rheumatism etc.

Dhara, Thyla, Thakra, Ksheera

Some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc are poured on the forehead in a special way for about 45 minutes.

Indications: Insomnia, mental tension, skin diseases, vatha predominated diseases etc.

Shirovasthi

Special herbal oils are poured in a cap fitted on the head for 15-60 minutes per day.

Indications: Facial paralysis, headaches, vatha originated diseases etc.

Uthara Vasthi

Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the uro-genital tract.

Indications: Infertility, Uro-genital diseases etc.

Udvarthanam (Powder Massage)

This is a typical massage with herbal powders for about 30 minutes.

Indications: Paralysis, Obesity, rheumatic ailments.

Snehapanam (Internal Oleation Therapy)

Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for period of 3-7 days (Preparatory process for doing Panchakarma)

Indications: Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, skin diseases etc.

Nasyam

This is one of the important treatment in Panchakarma in which herbal juices, medical oils etc. are applied through nose.

Indications: Head aches, mental disorders, skin diseases, sinusitis etc.

Abhyagam

In this treatment gentle oil massage is given according to the disease for 45-minutes.

Indications: Obesity, lack of blood circulations etc.

Greeva Bhandhanam

This is very special bandage along with medicines for muscular and orthopaedic problems.

Indications: Cervical spondylosis, degeneration of bones, post accidental problems etc.

Kizhi

Herbal leaves, herbs, herbal powders, flesh of animals etc., are applied to the whole body in boluses.

Indications: Arthriti, spondylosis, sports injuries, muscular atrophy etc.

Lepam (Anna, Siro, Sirajala)

Special medical herbs are made into paste and is applied on the body or part of body for 20 — 90 minutes.

Indications: Skin diseases, Muscular injury, atrophy, brain diseases, insomnia, varicosity etc.

Anjanam

Collyrium (Paste made of Ayurvedic herbs) is applied in eyes after proper cleaning.

Indications: Eye diseases

Tharpanam

This is a cleaning process for eyes which gives cooling effect, prevents cataract and strengthens the optic nerve.

Karna Pooranam

This is a process in which medicated fumes or oil are applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes. This process helps to clean the ear and avoid ailments associated with the ear. 

Indication : Pain in the ear, wax, infection of the ear.

Face Pack

This is the traditional AYURVEDIC facial which is very good for your face. In this massage, Sudation Therapy, Face Pack (AYURVEDIC) etc. is given accordingly. This will beautify your skin and tone up your Face muscles.

Gandoosha-dhavanam

Special medicated water is allowed to held in mouth for 10-30 minutes. Herbal powders or stem of medical plants are given for brushing the teeth and gums. It is a very effective treatment for weak gums. It is good for spongy gums and bad odour of mouth.

Medicated Steam Bath

Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled and steam is passed to whole body for 10-20 minutes. This is good for certain skin diseases, to eliminate impurities from the body, to improve the tone of the body, to reduce fat etc.

Medicated Bath

Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs are boiled in water for 2-4 hours and that water is given for bathing. It beautifies the skin and removes all impurities.

Marma Massage

Marma massage is a traditional Kerala massage for stimulating Marma (vital points), using medicated oils, performed by trained therapist using his/her hand and feet, applying appropriate pressure to specific vital points/parts of the body. This massage not only relieves back pain, stiffness and sports injuries but also stimulates, rejuvenates and energise bodily organs and systems.

Netra Sekam

A special decoction with several herbs (Thriphala choornam) are made and with it the eyes are washed. ( It should be sieved and used)

Indication : Gives good vision, protects the eyes from cataract and other eye disorders.

Abhyangam

Abhyangam is a full body massage using medicated oils prepared according to the ancient ayurvedic texts. In this process, massaging has its own importance but it’s the action of medicated oils which are of the therapeutic value that does the job. By this treatment various tissues in the body are properly oleated and lubricated making the skin sensitive , soft and shining and thereby preventing excessive wear and tear of the body tissues.
Abhyangam gives relief to anxiety, depression, fatigue, circulatory disorders, arthritic complaints, backaches sprains and injuries.

Kativasthi

Specially prepared warm medicated oil is poured over the lower back and retained inside a herbal paste boundary for 30 minutes.

Indication : Back pain and Spinal disorders.

Njavarakizhi

In this massage boiled Njavara rice (Boiled in Cow milk and decoction of sida chordifolia) would be held inside a small linen cloth bundle and it would be soaked inside the above said combination and massaged over the body by two Masseurs. (Done in seven positions). 

Indications: Emaciation of limbs, Rheumatism and joint pains.

Shirodhara

In this process lukewarm herbal oil (Ksheerabala oil) is poured in a special rhythmic style on to the forehead from a perforated earthen pot suspended above for 30 minutes.(15 minutes massage,30 minutes shirodhara).This treatment is done mainly for Insomnia, mental stress, nourishes and rejuvenates the nerves, increases blood circulation of the head and brain. It bestows better vision, better hearing, clears nasal problems and makes one cool and relaxed.

Urovasthi

Like kativasthi specially prepared medicated oil (oil used is according to the ailment) is poured over the chest and retained inside a herbal paste boundary for 45 minutes. Indication : It is good for Asthma, heart disease and muscular chest pain. Gives strength to the thoracic part.

Podikizhi (Sarvanga / Ardhanga / Ekanga)

In this massage, medicated powder (kolakulathadi choornam) would be held inside a small linen cloth bundle and it would be soaked in warm medicated oil and massaged by two masseurs in a rhythmic motion. 

Indication: Spondilosis, Osteoarthritis, oedema, Hemiplegia.

Thala Pothichil

Herbs according to the ailment is made into a paste and pasted over the head in half inch thickness.

Indication : Mental retardation, psychic disorders, migraine, sleeplessness.

Thalam

Herbal powder made into a paste by mixing with medicated oils are applied on the scalp for a fixed time. 

Indication : Head ache, Myofascitis, Sleeplessness.

Pichu

Pieces of cloth soaked in medicated oil (Dhanwantharam, Kottamchukkadi, Karpooradi, Murivenna.) would be put on joints or other areas according to the physicians advice.

Indication : Body pain, joint pain, arthritis, Old age disorders Spondilosis. (Gives lubrication to the joints. Good to be put over the vertebrae and joints)

Chavutti Thirummu (Massage With Foot)

This is a special art of massage in which the masseure does the massage with his one foot by holding on to a string. (Dhanwantharam oil). 

Indication : Obesity, certain types of injuries, back ache, Inter vertebral disc prolapse.

Muthira Kizhi (Kulatha Swedam)

In this massage horse gram is powdered, held inside a small linen bundle, it would be made warm and massaged over the body by two masseurs.

Indication : Rheumatism, joint pain, inflammation of joints, stiff joints, Any type of pain.

Ela Kizhi (Pathra Potala Swedam)

In this massage certain herbal leaves would be held inside a small linen bundle and it would be soaked inside warm oil and massaged over the body by two masseur. 

Indication : Rheumatoid arthritis, Stiff joints, Low back ache, Generalised body pain, Spondilitis, osteoarthritis.

Netra Tharpana

In this treatment medicated oil, ghee or other medicines are poured into the eye and retained inside a herbal paste boundary.

Indication : Good treatment for all types of eye disorders.

Gandoosham / Kabalam

Medicated oil, decoctions, juice of plants are taken into the mouth, kept for some time and then spit. 

Indication : Strengthens the teeth, Mouth disorders.

Synchronized Massage

A massage does magic. It treats the body as a whole – both mentally and physically, making the body more flexible. The circulation of blood is increased and metabolic waste are disposed, which is turn relieves the human body of anxiety, depression fatigue, circulatory disorders, rheumatic and arthritic complaints, backaches , sprains and injuries.

The process

The patient lies down on a table carved out of a special medicated wood. The masseur follows principles from the ancient Ayurveda and massage allows the body motion.

Duration

Massages can be done for a single session or for a continuous period of time ranging from 7 to 21 days , as needed by the patient and prescribed by the doctor . Each session is generally 50 minutes and vary according to each treatment in consultation with the Ayurvedic physician.

This whole body massage is done with medicated herbal oils by two therapists in a synchronized manner about 50- 60 minutes. The number of strokes and pressure vary with the condition of the individual.It is good for Anxiety, fatigue, circulatory disorders, muscular problems, backaches and injuries.

Benefits

Increases longevity of life. Retards ageing. Overcomes fatigue. Sound sleep. Good physical appearance. Add self confidence. Revitalize nervous system. Nourishes the body.

Holistic Healing Treatments

Holistic Healing

Rejuvenation therapy harnesses the power of traditional Ayurveda treatments to empower you on your journey towards wellness. Through careful adjustments and tailored cleansing programs, this holistic approach works with your body-type and health conditions to stimulate cellular repair for an invigorated version of yourself like never before!

With our Panchakarma programme, you can experience cellular repair and rejuvenation like never before! Our holistic approach to cleansing helps your body eliminate both water-soluble toxins (that hot baths or drinking warm water help with) as well as fat-soluble ones, that are found deeply lodged in tissue where they cause disease.

By creating a balance of health through Ayurveda’s use of medicated oils and ghee, we provide an effective solution for removing all traces of toxins from the body – it really is revolutionary!

Specialized Treatments

The aim of specialized ayurveda treatments is to prevent illness, heal the sick and preserve life. Ideal treatment according to ayurveda is one which cures the disease without complications.

  • To protect health and prolong life (Swasthyas swasthya rakshanam)
  • To eliminate diseases and dysfunctions of the body (Athurasya vikara prashamanamcha)

We offer treatments for various problems like Arthritis, Asthma, Backache, Hepatitis, Diabetes, different skin diseases, Frozen Shoulders, Gastric disorders, Hemorrhoids, Infertility of both Men and Women, Burn outs, Sleeping Disorders, Special treatments for chemo therapy rehabilitation and Immune deficiency disorders, etc.

As treatments differ from persons to person we do not offer any predefined packages but the best suitable treatment programme will be prepared after the first detailed consultation by our medical team.

Specialized Healing

People undergoing treatment will get special herbal preparations, life style recommendations etc. Patients can enquire the possibility of treatment for their problems by email.

Healthcare treatments like Rejuvenation, Body Purification, Swasa Kasa Chikilsa (For Lungs),Your Spine (Spine problems), Body, Mind & Soul (stress reliever), Body Immunization / Longevity Treatment, Anti Ageing, Panchakarma Chikitsa are also offered.


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